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Submitter's Information

Name

Mary Rees

Title

Dean

Region

South Central Coast

College

Moorpark College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Mary Rees

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Computer Programming

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Computer Programming (070710)

Projected Start Date

08/01/20

Catalog Description

A computer programmer is a professional who is skilled in writing small, medium to large computer applications. This requires the knowledge and practice of a variety of areas in Computer Science. This certificate focuses on learning and using advanced programming techniques like C++, Java, and Python to build a variety of software applications. In addition,it covers core computer science concepts such as Computer architecture,Computer Organization, Data Structures, and Database Theory. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

25

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Computer Programming Languages Certificate program covers a variety of topics, such as Introduction to computer science, C++ programming,Programming in Java, Python programming, and Internet programming. This requires the knowledge and practice of a multitude of areas in Computer Science. This certificate focuses on learning and using advanced programming techniques to build software applications. In addition, it covers core computer science concepts such as Operating Systems and Database Theory.

Upon completion of the program, students will design, code,test, and debug computer programs. They will understand and use the Internet and World Wide Web, application software, the components of the system unit,input, output, storage, operating systems and utility programs, communications and networks, database management, information systems development, and project management. Students will also explain the social implications of technological development, and understand the capabilities of current day computers and the possibilities for the future.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

20-21

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
Requirements Dept. Number Title Units Sequence
Required Core Complete
(Six Courses)
CS M10A

or


CS M125   
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Structured C++


Programming Concepts and Methodology I
 
4



3
Yr. 1, Fall  



Yr. 1, Fall
   

CS M10DB
Database Management Systems and Applications
3Yr. 1, Fall

CS M10J 
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Java 
4Yr. 1, Spring  

CS M10P
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Python Language
4Yr. 2, Fall

CS M135 
Programming Concepts and Methodology II
3Yr. 2, Fall 

CS M145
Computer Architecture and Organization
3Yr. 2, Spring
Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CS M10A 



or 

CS M125  
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Structured C+




Programming Concepts and Methodology I  

4





3
Yr. 1, Fall   





Yr. 1, Fall  
CS M10DB
Database Management Systems and Applications
3Yr. 1, Fall
CS M10J 
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Java 
4

Yr. 1, Spring
CS M10P
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Python Language
4Yr. 2, Fall
CS M135Programming Concepts and Methodology II
3Yr. 2, Fall
CS M145
Computer Architecture and Organization
3Yr. 2, Spring

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Submission Details

Published at

12/12/19 - 12:32 PM

Status

Recommended

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